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AY05 FOP

2005 Harley-davidson XL883C

Red Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

15,815 mi
Last recorded15,815 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C9,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 FOP
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL883C
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 15,815 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 15,594 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 15,178 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 14,482 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 13,460 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 12,499 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 9 Sep 2014 12,311 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 29 Aug 2013 12,075 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 12,075 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 11,738 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 11,137 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 10,435 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 9,846 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 9,329 miles

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL883C?

Based on 6,019 MOT tests across 559 vehicles.

88.3%
Pass Rate
542
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
559
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 28
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 26
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 21
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 20
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 17
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AY05 FOP is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C in Red with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 9,797 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Harley-davidson XL883C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY05 FOP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson XL883C typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Harley-davidson XL883C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AY05 FOP registered?

AY05 FOP is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C, first registered on 3 June 2005.

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